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R&D Product Engineer (USAC)
- 3M (Maplewood, MN)
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Job Description:
R&D Product Engineer (USAC)
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a(n) Product Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
+ Performs and guides approved self-initiated or assigned programs of major importance to the assigned organization leading to and/or supporting innovative applications and extensions of new and existing technologies, products and/or businesses.
+ Lead and support the implementation and scale-up of new technologies, ensuring seamless integration into manufacturing.
+ Provide technical support to maintain and troubleshoot current technologies, resolving issues to minimize downtime.
+ Manage and execute product and technology transfers across manufacturing lines and locations, ensuring efficiency and quality standards are met.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, quality, and operations to deliver business objectives.
+ Apply statistical thinking and data analysis tools to evaluate processes, identify improvements, and drive performance.
+ Strong background in extrusion, microreplication, adhesive coating, and converting processes (planetary and level wound).
+ Proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, Excel, and PowerPoint.
+ Demonstrated ability to problem-solve complex technical challenges.
+ Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and geographies.
+ Opportunity to interface with customers to ensure technical success of customer projects
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or science field (completed and verified prior to start)
+ Two (2) years of experience in scale-up and technology transfer in a manufacturing environment in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
+ Experience in scale-up and technology transfer in a manufacturing environment.
+ Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Work location:
+ **Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.**
Travel:** **May include up to** **20% domestic/international
Relocation:** **May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
Chat with Max
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $122,292 - $149,468, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/03/2025 To 11/02/2025 Or until filled
All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.
Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
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